The Embassy of Argentina in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Argentina in Canada, serving Argentine citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 81 Metcalfe Street, 7th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6K7, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 236 2351 |
| Emergency phone | 00 1 (613) 6184819 |
| Fax | +1 613 235 2659 |
| ecana@cancilleria.gov.ar | |
| Website | ecana.cancilleria.gob.ar |
| Head of Mission | Carmen Lucila Crexell, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Argentine foreign ministry (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Centretown area of Ottawa, Ontario, less than 1 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 12 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Parliament (O-Train, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Argentina in Canada
The ambassador is Carmen Lucila Crexell, who presented credentials on 23 June 2026, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The GAC list also names the mission’s economic section and office of the Defence attaché. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, Argentina also has 3 consulates general in Canada: Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. According to the Argentine foreign ministry, consular services for Argentines in Canada are provided by the consulates general in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Canada?
Argentina is not among the visa-exempt countries listed in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (section 190 and Schedule 1.1), so its citizens generally need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Argentine sources:
Argentine passport (application abroad)
- Only Argentines resident in the consulate’s jurisdiction can apply for the ordinary (RENAPER) passport there
- Book an appointment and attend in person – biometric data are taken
- An up-to-date DNI (original)
- Your previous passport, or a police report if it was lost or stolen
- The passport is printed in Argentina and sent to the consulate, where you collect it; express passports are not available abroad
- For an urgent return: a provisional passport valid for 60 days, only for travel to Argentina
Sources: Government of Argentina (argentina.gob.ar) – applying for an Argentine passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Ottawa
130 other countries are represented in Ottawa, among them: Armenia (embassy), Australia (high commission), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (high commission), Bangladesh (high commission), Barbados (high commission), Belgium (embassy), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Brunei (high commission), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cameroon (high commission), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy). The full list of all 131 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Argentina.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Argentine citizens can call 00 1 (613) 6184819, the number given by the Argentine foreign ministry. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Argentina can contact the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Argentina in Canada
Argentina in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Argentine office is the Consulate General (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Argentina in Canada (this page)
- Montreal (170 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto (350 km) – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Vancouver – Consulate General (British Columbia)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Argentina in Canada
Does Argentina have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 3 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Argentine foreign ministry – Embassy in Canada, contact, Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, section 190 and Schedule 1.1 (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), ecana.cancilleria.gob.ar.
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